Despite the threat of a few snow showers early next week, it’s safe to assume that the winter filled with an overabundance of white stuff is over.

Officially it is, what with the first day of spring arriving Thursday. And while the flowers may not be in full bloom just yet, that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning what to do at night after spending days putting away puffy jackets, furry boots and boxing-glove-size mittens. The spring concert season has filled up quickly while the kids have been making igloos in the backyard. From the sports complex in Philadelphia, over the river to Camden, N.J., and down the shore, if you can’t find a show to get excited about, then you have no musical pulse. Let’s take a look at what’s in store:

Wells Fargo Center

Miley Cyrus twerks her controversial way into the Wells Fargo Center April 22, while one of her predecessors, Cher, brings the still-so-unusual Cyndi Lauper with her for a show April 28. Lady Gaga has her spectacle slated for May 12. Hopefully, it doesn’t involve the “performance art” she did at South by Southwest a couple weeks back in which members of the audience vomited on her in the name of art. Finally, Barry Gibb, the last remaining Bee Gee, will be stayin’ alive May 19.

Susquehanna Bank Center

Across the river in Camden, Rob Zombie will scare up some fun at the Susquehanna Bank Center May 14. Two days later on May 16, it all gets countrified when Brad Paisley heads up a bill that includes Randy Houser and Lee Turner. Ray LaMontagne comes out of his shell June 7, while Dave Matthews Band pulls two consecutive nights June 13-14.

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Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing

Back on this side of the Delaware, there are a couple of cool festivals to usher in the warmer air. First up is Jam on the River, with tickets on sale today and held on the River Stage, featuring Lotus, GRiZ, Papadosio, Conspirator, Zoogma and Grimace Federation.

Then there is the 7th annual Roots Family Picnic May 31, headlined as always by its local namesake. Also on the bill is Snoop Dogg, who will be backed by The Roots, Janelle Monae, Action Bronson, A$AP Ferg, araabMUZIK, The War On Drugs, Rudimental, Jhené Aiko, Just Blaze, Biz Markie doing a DJ set, Bad Rabbits, Electric Wire Hustle, Chill Moody, Emily Wells, Roman GianArthur and more to be announced.

Electric Factory

Downtown, local pop punkers The Wonder Years headline a bill at the Electric Factory April 12 that also features, among others, Citizen, Defeater and Modern Baseball. Another hometown favorite, singer-songwriter Christina Perri of “Jar of Hearts” fame, will be at the Electric Factory April 19. Things start to get heavy, beginning May 7, with New Orleans supergroup Down inexplicably opening for the much-less talented Black Label Society. A few nights later on May 10, Sevendust will pack the place for sure. And a triple bill of Mastadon, Gojira and Kvelertak will shake the place to its foundations May 17.

Theater of Living Arts

It’s always bustling at the TLA on South Street, and this spring is no different, with more than 50 shows taking place.

Highlights include Creed frontman Scott Stapp pulling solo duty at the second venue he and his band ever played in town.

The “Metal Alliance Tour” takes over the TLA May 17, featuring Behemoth, Goatwhore, 1349, Inquisition and Black Crown Initiate. The following night is a complete 180 as Boy George returns with a full band in tow. On April 28, New Orleans favorite alt-pop act Better Than Ezra will preview a new record that drops in June. And Steel Panther, a glam parody act with some pretty solid chops, will bring the Aqua Net May 17.

One of the best things about the TLA is that shows are always being announced, some only a few weeks ahead of time. Keep checking back to this spot for on-sale dates, or head over to www.tlaphilly.com for a full rundown of gigs.

The Trocadero

The Troc still rocks after all these years, and this spring it starts off Sunday with new-wave pioneer Gary Numan still pushing the boundaries. Last year’s “Splinter (Songs from a Broken Mind)” was an unexpected 2013 highlight.

Expect the volume to go up just a bit louder as the appropriately named “Decibel Magazine Tour” brings together Carcass, the Black Dahlia Murder, Gorguts and Noisem for a bill April 12. Indie rock heroes The Faint roll into Chinatown May 13, and Guided by Voices keep leading the way May 22 with Surfer Blood and Titus Andronicus supporting. Shows are added almost daily to the Trocadero, so check out www.thetroc.com for updates.

Keswick Theatre

Out in Glenside, they might as well just rename the place The Keswick Blues Theatre. Not only is it sonically great for the genre, but the calendar is packed with artists like Los Lonely Boys (April 4), Keb’ Mo’ (April 5), David Bromberg (April 26) and Taj Mahal with the Blind Boys of Alabama (June 19). It’s worth the half-hour drive up the Blue Route to check it out.

Atlantic City

Down the shore, Atlantic City has never been shy about getting its groove on before the beach towels come out. The sisters Wilson of Heart will be tearing it up at Caesars Saturday, March 29, and Ms. Diana Ross will close spring out at the venue June 20.

Buckcherry will bring the sleazy Los Angeles rock ’n’ roll to the House of Blues April 5, and the still rebellious Billy Idol will undoubtedly be yelling May 31. Winding the season down at the HOB is our favorite blues rocker and his backing band, George Thorogood & The Delaware Destroyers, out to show that he still has the chops to be reelin’ and rockin’.

And let’s be real for a minute. Frankie Valli runs A.C. like Frank Sinatra used to run Las Vegas. Valli’s only doing two nights in the spring at the Music Box at the Borgata, April 11-12, but he’ll be back again for a longer period this fall. Stay tuned to Rock Music Menu for more info.

To contact music columnist Michael Christopher, send an email to rockmusicmenu@hotmail.com. Also, check out his blog at www.delcotimes.com